Find out which vaccines are required or recommended for your destination, understand malaria risk, water safety, and altitude warnings — before you see your travel doctor.
Use this checker as a planning prompt, then confirm requirements and recommendations with current public-health sources and a clinician.
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Book a travel medicine clinic appointment — ideally 6-8 weeks before departure
Get any recommended vaccines and fill prophylaxis prescriptions
Carry copies of all prescriptions for customs — especially controlled medications
Pack a travel health kit: antiseptic, dressings, ORS sachets, antidiarrheal, antihistamine
Pack DEET 30-50% insect repellent for malaria/dengue risk areas
Pack SPF 50+ sunscreen — especially for tropical destinations
Pack water purification tablets or SteriPen for developing world travel
Save destination's nearest international hospital number in your phone
Get travel insurance that covers medical evacuation — not just treatment
Carry yellow fever certificate if vaccine required for entry
Know your blood type — especially for remote destinations
Pack a digital thermometer — fever is the first sign of malaria or infection